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Anticoagulants - Blood Thinners

Anticoagulants

An anticoagulant, also described as a "blood thinner," is a type of medication that decreases the ability of the blood to clot. Examples of anticoagulants include warfarin heparin, Arixtra, Xarelto, Eliquis, Savaysa, and Pradaxa.